2011-09-29

By staff reporter

Axis Global Accident & Health have entered into an agreement with global service agreement with international risk management firm, red24. Through this agreement, Axis Global Accident & Health will offer red24’s domestic and international emergency, kidnap consultancy and security services alongside its worldwide accident and health insurance products, including business travel accident insurance.

“From large scale national emergencies to personal travel safety issues, red24 services are an invaluable product offering that will now be available to our policyholders and the individuals they cover,” said James Hamilton, CEO of Axis Global Accident & Health’s North American Insurance Operations. “Making this tailored service available, coupled with our existing comprehensive solutions, provides a stronger, more flexible product portfolio to better meet our customers’ prevention and protection needs in the marketplace.”

Emergency security consulting services from red24 include 24/7 on call and online advice and assistance for travelers, featuring in-depth country reports and safety advice, as well pre-trip destination briefings, and key travel checklist services and information.

Services provided by red24 also include access to a skilled team of global kidnap and security specialists on hand in key locations worldwide, who can provide detailed information to assist travelers in making accurate decisions regarding domestic and worldwide affairs that may affect business at home or abroad, as well as on-the-ground response and evacuation options of those whose safety may be at risk.

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